Popular Mechanics Complete Car Care Manual
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (797 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1588167232 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the Author Popular Mechanics Magazine was founded in 1902 and now has a circulation of more than 1.2 million readers per month. The magazine covers everything from DIY, to car mechanics and woodworking.
Jules said The best all-around automotive repair book I've ever seen. The best automotive repair book I've ever seen. From front to back, for each common problem, it takes a few pages to explain with simple clear drawings, the problem and how to repair it. Even if you don't do the repairs yourself, the explanations and drawingss will give you a through understanding of the problem so you aren't cheated by a mechanic If you read this book cover to cover, you'll understand about 95% of all car problems.you'll even be able to impress most gearheads.. "Unnecessary" according to William Dendis. If you don't know anything about cars, read the Dummies book or use the web to get familiar with basic automotive systems: ignition, fuel/air mix delivery, motor, transmission, cooling, exhaust, suspension, electrical maybe a few more I'm forgetting.If you actually want to fix something on your car, buy the Hayne's or Chilton's manual for your make and model.Between learning how cars work and learning how to fix your car falls the shadow. This Popular Mechanics book amounts to a long. Sure, it's not for those who ALREADY know how A Customer I agree that certain parts of the book are fairly basic, but how else do you expect to learn? I think this book is GREAT!! I'm a university student, with a strong interest in cars/trucks. My father was never big into automotive, so I never learned. This book is basically the "bible" of automotives for those looking to learn. It teaches everything from simple oil changes, to doing complex things such as servicing your electronic suspension, etcI have ONLY good things to say about this
This manual is crucial for anyone who wants to know the automobile’s basic components, from the engine to the electronic systems, and to understand how they work, what can go wrong, and how to make repairs. Find out how to maintain and replace windshield washers, fix steering wander and faulty cruise control, and purge bad smells from the interior. Get smart advice on how to pass emission inspection and find service data online. For more than 100 years, the editors of Popular Mechanics have been providing car enthusiasts with the skills and confidence they need to keep their vehicles running right and looking great. And because car owners want their ride to look as good as it works, there are even instructi
The magazine covers everything from DIY, to car mechanics and woodworking. Popular Mechanics Magazine was founded in 1902 and now has a circulation of more than 1.2 million readers per month.